adj
recessive
Recessive (adj) means going back; receding.
adj
1
Going back; receding.
2
Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.
3
Not dominant; whose effect is masked by stronger effects.
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Etymology
From Latin recēdō + -ive, or directly from New Latin recessīvus.
Rhymes for recessive
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What is the meaning of recessive?
"recessive" (adj) means going back; receding.
What are the different meanings of recessive?
"recessive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Going back; receding; 2. Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait; 3. Not dominant; whose effect is masked by stronger effects.